diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index f345922a31..8e4ed0811d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -2,13 +2,13 @@
 name: Bug report
 about: Create a report to help us improve
 title: ''
-labels: bug
+labels: bug, needs triage
 assignees: ''
 
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 **Describe the bug**
-A clear and concise description of what the bug is. Include the version(s) of DSpace where you've seen this problem & what web browser you were using. Link to examples if they are public.
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is. Include the version(s) of DSpace where you've seen this problem & what *web browser* you were using. Link to examples if they are public.
 
 **To Reproduce**
 Steps to reproduce the behavior:
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index c6ff660e04..34cc2c9e4f 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 name: Feature request
 about: Suggest a new feature for this project
 title: ''
-labels: new feature
+labels: new feature, needs triage
 assignees: ''
 
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